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Review of the UFC 319 and Abu Dhabi plants

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Dana White yesterday announced ads for the upcoming UFC fights yesterday.

UFC 319 is to provide an electrifying night of mixed martial arts on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at the United Center, Chicago, Illinois. This event means the return of UFC to the City Windy for the first time since UFC 238 in 2019.

In the main fight he presents the Master of the UFC Dricus du Plessis Master defending his title against the unbeatable Khamzat Chimaev. Du Plessis, who had a professional record of 23-2, was a dominant force in the division. Chimaev, with a flawless 14-0 record, creates his first title challenge and a return to fight in the United States since 2022. Nassoourdine Imavov was appointed the official spare warrior of this main event, ensuring that the income from the fight.

Transmission details

  • Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
  • Premises: United Center, Chicago, Illinois
  • Main card: 22:00 ET on Pay-Per-View
  • REMIMS: 20:00 ET on ESPN/ESPN+/Disney+
  • Early preliminary: 18:00 ET on ESPN+/Disney+

Here are the lines for UFC 319 and UFC Abu Dhabi:

UFC 319

Dricus du plessis +165

Khamzat chimaev -190

Note: This combat line was initially opened after speculation in August with Chimaev -200 and DDP +170.

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UFC is to return to Abu Dhabi on July 26, 2025, and the fascinating main event in the average weight with the participation of former master Robert Whittaker against Rising Reinier Ridder. This UFC night fight will take place at Etihad Arena and will be broadcast on ABC, marking the 21st promotion event in Abu Dhabi and the first from UFC 308 in October 2024.

Robert “The Reaper” Whittaker (26-8) strives to reflect after losing in the first round with Khamzat Chimaev on UFC 308. Before this failure, Whittaker assured victory over Paulo Costa and Ikram Aliskerov, confirming his status of the best pretender in the average weight section.

Reinier “RDR” de Ridder (20-2), former two-level master in one championship, quickly left his mark in the UFC. From the moment of joining the organization, he has a 3-0 record, with a noteworthy finish of Gerald Meerschart, Kevin Holland and a recent victory before because Nickal on UFC des Moines. Standing at 6’4 ″ with 78-inch range, de Ridder is a significant physical challenge in the medium scale.

This fight has significant implications for the image of the medium weight title. The current Master Dricus du Plessis is to defend his title against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319. Victory for Whittaker or De Ridder can set them as another pretender for the title.

Event details

  • Event: UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. De Ridder
  • Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025
  • Premises: Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
  • Program: ABC (US), ESPN+
  • Starting times: Prelim at 12:00 et, main card at 15:00 et

There will also be several other intriguing duels in the event:

  • Airy weight: Nikita Krylov vs. Bogdan Guskov
  • Average weight: Shara Magomedov vs. Marc-André Barriault
  • Airy weight: IBO ASLAN VS. Billy Elekana
  • Muchy: Asu Almabayev vs. RAMAZON TEMIROV

When the UFC returns to Abu Dhabi, fans can predict a night of high rate duels that can transform the average weight landscape.

UFC Abu Dhabi:

Robert Whittaker -175

Reinier de Ridder +150

Shara Magomedov -260

Mark Andre Barriault +2

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UFC Paris Post Show: Reaction to Salahdine Parnasse’s quick win over Dan Hooker, and where he goes next

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UFC Paris Post Show: Reaction to Salahdine Parnasse’s quick win over Dan Hooker, and where he goes next

Dan Hooker welcomed Salahdine Parnasse to the UFC this weekend, and all he got for it was a trip to the hospital.

On Saturday, Parnasse made his long-awaited UFC debut and gave the French fans something to cheer about, running through Hooker with relative ease in the first round. How impressive was Parnasse's performance and where does he go next?

Join MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee as they break down what comes next for Parnasse and Hooker, after UFC Paris. Additionally, Mike and AK dive into the rest of the action from the UFC's latest trip to the City of Light, discuss the UFC 332 main event announcement and what it means for Valentina Shevchenko, chat about Katie Taylor's retirement fight in Ireland, answer viewer questions, and more.

Watch the UFC Paris post-fight show above, or an audio-only version of the show can also be streamed below and on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you get your podcasts.

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Pros react after Salahdine Parnasse stops Dan Hooker at UFC Paris

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Pros react after Salahdine Parnasse stops Dan Hooker at UFC Paris
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Today's UFC Paris event was headlined by a lightweight contest featuring Dan Hooker taking on Salahdine Parnasse.

Hooker (24-15 MMA) had entered the contest with hopes of snapping a two-fight losing skid. ‘The Hangman' had most previously competed this past February at UFC 325 in Sydney, where he suffered a second-round TKO loss to Benoit Saint Denis. That setback was preceded by a submission defeat to Arman Tsarukyan in November of last year. Prior to those losses, Dan Hooker had put together a three-fight winning streak, a stretch which included victories over Jalin Turner and Mateusz Gamrot.

Meanwhile, Salahdine Parnasse (24-2 MMA) was making his Octagon debut this evening in Paris. The former two-division KSW champion had entered the contest on a five-fight winning streak, with his most recent victory coming over Kenneth Cross at May's ‘Rousey vs. Carano' MVP MMA event.

Tonight's UFC Paris headliner proved to be a coming out party for Salahdine Parnasse. The former KSW champion made quick work of Dan Hooker, disposing of ‘The Hangman' in the very first round. The finishing sequence began with a kick to the liver and ended with a nasty left hand that sent Hooker crashing to the canvas. It was an impressive showing for the UFC newcomer and sets him up for a high profile fight next time up.

Official UFC Paris Results: Salahdine Parnasse def. Dan Hooker via KO (punches) at 2:35 of Round 1

Check out how the pros reacted to ‘Hooker vs. Parnasse' below:

Post-fight reactions to Parnasse defeating Hooker at UFC Paris:

Who would you like to see Salahdine Parnasse fight next following his knockout victory over Dan Hooker this afternoon in France? Share your thoughts in the comment section PENN Nation!

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UFC Paris Results: Salahdine Parnasse KO's Dan Hooker (Video)

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UFC Paris Results: Salahdine Parnasse KO's Dan Hooker (Video)
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We have you covered for all of today's UFC Paris results, including the lightweight main event between Dan Hooker and Salahdine Parnasse.

Hooker (24-14 MMA) will enter the contest with hopes of snapping a two-fight losing skid. ‘The Hangman' most previously competed this past February at UFC 325 in Sydney, where he suffered a second-round TKO loss to Benoit Saint Denis. That setback was preceded by a submission loss to Arman Tsarukyan in November of last year. Prior to those defeats, Dan Hooker had put together a three-fight winning streak, a stretch which included victories over Jalin Turner and Mateusz Gamrot.

Meanwhile, Salahdine Parnasse (23-2 MMA) will be making his Octagon debut this evening in Paris. The former two-division KSW champion will enter the contest on a five-fight winning streak, with his most recent victory coming over Kenneth Cross at May's ‘Rousey vs. Carano' MVP MMA event.

Round one of the UFC Paris headliner begins and Dan Hooker is being very patient early. Salahdine Parnasse is using a lot of feints and movement. Both men connect with kicks from range. Hooker continues to dish out the low kicks, but Parnasse is checking most of them. Salahdine is backing ‘The Hangman' up against the cage. A heavy body kick from Parnasse hurts Hooker! That looked like a liver shot. Hooker is doubled over and covering up! Salahdine Parnasse swarms him with shots. A big left hand drops the UFC veteran and this one is all over! WOW! What a debut!

Official UFC Paris Results: Salahdine Parnasse def. Dan Hooker via KO (punches) at 2:35 of Round 1

Who would you like to see Parnasse fight next following his knockout victory over Hooker this afternoon in France? Share your thoughts in the comment section PENN Nation!

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